Chuck;
The 1" OD was cut to get 2 pcs @ 2' each for joining the 3-1.25" OD. The
remaining 4' was used at the top. I slit the bigger poles and used SS hose
clamps. You can buy the poles with the slits but they are more expensive. I
notice that N7WS mentioned a problem with fiberglass in the sun. We certainly
don't have that problem here especially in winter and I take down my loops in
the summer to mow the grass. I suppose you could paint the poles to protect
them somewhat from the UV.
Russ N3CO
On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 11:52:12 AM EST, Chuck Dietz
<w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:
Was the 1" OD cut into 2 pieces 4' long? One sticking out the top and the
other inside the 1.25" OD at the top joint to stiffen it? Or 2' each to stiffen
both joints?
Chuck W5PR
On Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 10:45 AM Russ Tobolic via Topband
<topband@contesting.com> wrote:
I use 3 pcs of DXE-FT1250-8 (8', 1.25" OD) and 1 pc DXE-FT1000-8 (8', 1"
OD). I cut the 1" OD into 2 pcs 2' long which nested inside the larger tubing
and used the rest to stick out the top. The total height is 25' for my K9AY
loops. I did try the cheaper route with similar dia PVC but it flopped around
too much and was not easy to handle. The fiberglass is stiffer. With a set of
dacron rope guys in the middle and the loop for top guys it has been very
stable up against snow, wind and ice storms here in Michigan.
Russ, N3CO
On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 9:27:38 AM EST, N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net>
wrote:
Maybe 15-20 years ago, I used a very inexpensive push-up fiberglass
pole to support the loops of a K9AY loop system. Alas. details and
source have fled my brain, and much of what I've studied on line is much
more expensive (and probably much sturdier) that what I had then. I'd
appreciate any current suggestions.
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